New iPad Pros and Airs - the Apple Tablet We've All Been Waiting For!
It's been two long years since we've seen a new tablet from Apple, but the wait is finally over. During its highly anticipated virtual event, Apple unveiled the next-generation iPad Pro and iPad Air, alongside an all-new M4 chip and updated accessories. Here's everything Apple announced, and it's nothing short of groundbreaking.
All-New M4 Chip for iPad Pro
Apple has introduced the all-new M4 chipset exclusively debuting inside the latest iPad Pro. Featuring four performance cores and six efficiency cores, the M4 chip delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance than the M2 in the previous iPad Pro. Additionally, it boasts a 10-core GPU for four times faster performance, along with advanced features such as ray tracing, mesh shading, and dynamic caching.
Enhanced iPad Air with M2 Chip
The sixth-generation iPad Air now comes in two sizes—11-inch and 13-inch—giving users the option to choose a larger screen without the premium features of the Pro version. The iPad Air offers the same powerful M2 chip, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks. The design remains largely unchanged from the previous generation, featuring slim bezels, a USB-C port, and Touch ID integrated into the top button.
Immersive Viewing Experience
The new iPad Pro models offer an unparalleled viewing experience with their OLED panels. Utilizing Apple's innovative Tandem OLED technology, which fuses two OLED layers together, the displays deliver exceptional brightness and clarity. Dubbed Ultra Retina XDR, these OLED screens can reach peak brightness levels of up to 1,000 nits and 1,600 nits, setting a new standard for tablet displays.
Capture Every Moment in Stunning Detail
On the back of the iPad Pro is a 12-megapixel camera, lidar scanner, and a new adaptive True Tone flash. Apple has also enhanced the cameras on the new iPad Air models, allowing users to capture stunning photos and videos with ease. Whether you're snapping pictures of breathtaking landscapes or recording memorable moments with loved ones, the upgraded cameras deliver impressive results that rival those of dedicated digital cameras.
Sleek Design with Slimmer Bezels
The latest iPad Pro models boast a remarkably slim and lightweight design, making them the thinnest Apple products ever. Measuring just 5.3 mm for the 11-inch model and 5.1 mm for the 13-inch model. Customers can choose between standard or nano-texture glass options, with the latter offering reduced glare for optimal viewing experiences. Additionally, the base storage now starts at 256 GB, catering to users' growing storage needs.
Price and Availability
The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999, while the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299. The 11-inch iPad Air costs $599 for 128GB of storage, and the 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799. These models are available for preorder now and will go on sale on May 15.